PUBLICATION:
Thursday 24 May
Electric vehicles in London
Environment Committee
The Environment Committee publishes a report on electric vehicles in London and how we can speed up the transition from diesel and petrol vehicles to electric ones. Does London have the right infrastructure for an electric car revolution?
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 020 7983 4067
EVENT:
Thursday 24 May
Social housing after Grenfell
Housing Committee – 5:30pm in Committee Room 5
The Housing Committee will hold an informal meeting to discuss resident involvement in social housing following Grenfell. During this special evening open mic session, residents have been invited to express their opinions. Topics for discussion will include:
- Resident involvement in decision making – what works and what matters?
- Acting on complaints – what happens when things go wrong?
- Legislative duties and gaps – what change is needed to protect all residents?
- Making resident involvement work and sharing best practice
This event will be webcast live. If you would like to attend you can register at
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 020 7983 4067
PUBLIC MEETINGS:
Monday 21 May 2018
Plenary - Mayor’s Draft Environment Strategy
London Assembly - 2:00pm in the Chamber
The London Assembly will hold a question and answer session on the Mayor’s Draft Environment Strategy. After which, the Assembly will formally consider the Strategy. The guests are:
- Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
- Shirley Rodrigues, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy.
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 020 7983 4067
Tuesday 22 May 2018
GLA's Key Performance Indicators
Budget and Performance Committee - 11:00am in The Chamber
The Budget and Performance Committeewill meet to discuss the GLA's Key Performance Indicators. These KPIs are:
- Air quality
- Culture and the creative industries
- Future economy
- Housing
- Social integration
MEDIA CONTACT: Howard Wheeler on 020 7983 5769
Wednesday 23 May
Single use plastics: nappies, incontinence and period products
Environment Committee – 10:15am in The Chamber
The Environment Committee will discuss the environmental impact of single use plastics and the potential benefits of reusable nappies and period products. The guests are:
- Mandu Reid, Founder, The Cup Effect
- Alice Walker, Project Manager, Real Nappies for London
- Kate Metcalf, Co-Director, Women’s Environmental Network
- Martin Capstick, Managing Director, North London Waste Authority
- Tracy Stewart, Director General, Absorbent Hygiene Products Manufacturers Association (via video call)
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 020 7983 4067
Wednesday 23 May
Mayoral support for micro businesses
Economy Committee – 2:00pm in The Chamber
The Economy Committee will discuss the challenges micro businesses face in London and what support is offered to this important sector of London’s economy by the Mayor of London and the London Economic Action Partnership (LEAP). The guests are:
- Sue Terpilowski, London Policy Chair, Federation of Small Businesses
- Lorna Bladen, Head of Campaigns, Enterprise Nation
- Johnny Martin, Managing Partner, The Numbers Coach
- Claire Burke, Editor, Guardian Business to Business, The Guardian
- Jenna Ahmed, Director, Global Market Research, Etsy
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 020 7983 4067
Thursday 24 May 2018
Voices from the front line
Police and Crime Committee- 10:00am in the Chamber
In the fight against violent crime, the Police and Crime Committee will hear from people working directly with communities about their experiences of violence in London, including:
- Rugby Portobello Trust, Hackney Quest, and Ignite Trust, Youth work organisations
- The Difference, charity tackling school exclusion
- DIVERT, partnership organisation diverting young people in police custody
- Community Safety Team, London Borough of Lambeth
MEDIA CONTACT: Howard Wheeler on 020 7983 5769